Fractions For Kids Fraction Riddles (easier)

Welcome to the Math Salamanders Fractions for kids Fraction Riddles.

Here you will find some printable fraction worksheets to help your child understand what fractions are and solve problems involving fractions.

These Fraction Riddles are aimed at children around 2nd or 3rd grade.

Fractions for Kids

Useful Fraction Definitions

What is a fraction?

A fraction is a number which contains parts of a whole.

Fractions can be smaller than or larger than one (one whole).

A fraction is a number with the form: ${n \over d}$

where n and d are two numbers.

The number n above the line is called the numerator.

The number d below the line is called the denominator.

If the numerator is smaller than the denominator (if n < d), then the fraction is called a proper fraction, and its value is less than 1.

If the numerator is greater than the denominator (if n > d), then the fraction is called an improper fraction, and its value is greater than 1.

If the numerator is equal to the denominator, then the fraction's value is equal to 1.

A mixed number (or mixed fraction) is a number that has a whole number part to it, and a fraction part to it.

Types of Fractions Examples

${3 \over 7}, {2 \over 10} \; and \; {17 \over 26}$ are all proper fractions.

${31 \over 5}, {15 \over 10} \; and \; {37 \over 23}$ are all improper fractions.

$3{1 \over 5}, 2 {5 \over 8} \; and \; 4 {1 \over 2}$ are all mixed numbers or mixed fractions.

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